This southern Thanksgiving offers an abundance of delectable
dishes. Apple-Onion Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy is served with
Crackling Cornbread Dressing on the side. Cracklings are pieces of
meat left over after the fat has been rendered; crumbled bacon is
a modern substitute. White Corn with Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, and
Ginger is reminiscent of maque choux, a traditional
Cajun vegetable dish. Sweet potatoes become simply irresistible
with generous spoonfuls of spiced sorghum butter. And moist jam
cake, a typical southern delicacy, is topped with a luscious
caramel icing.